VOLUME IX / ISSUE IX / SEPTEMBER 2025
A QUARTER CENTURY IN STERLING A SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATING THE ART OF HEIRLOOM ENTERTAINING
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N A WORLD INCREASINGLY DRIVEN BY FAST FASHION, FLEETING TRENDS, AND MASS PRODUCTION, LONGEVITY HAS BECOME A RARE AND PRECIOUS CURRENCY. And yet, for Raymond Sasson, longevity is not merely a byproduct of success—it is its very essence. This year, the celebrated purveyor of antique and estate silver commemorates their 25th anniversary—a milestone as symbolic as it is sentimental. A Silver Jubilee, in both name and nature, Sasson Fine Silver’s 25-year journey reflects the enduring beauty, artistry, and traditionalism of sterling silver in the modern age. PAGE 92
FROM A CHILDHOOD SPARK TO A STERLING LEGACY Raymond Sasson’s fascination with silver was sparked not in a museum or marketplace, but at the family dining table. As a child, he was captivated by the ritualistic presence of silver cutlery and serving pieces—items polished with care and used not only for function, but for tradition. That early enchantment seeded a lifelong appreciation for objects that tell stories—artifacts that outlive their owners and bear witness to generational memory. Years later, while pursuing graduate studies, Raymond began collecting antique silver on weekends, waking before dawn P H O T O G R A P H S C O U RT E S Y M J S G R O U P E
to comb through flea markets, antique fairs, and estate sales. What began as a pastime soon revealed itself to be a calling. In 2000, he opened the doors to his storefront in Brooklyn—modest in scale but rich in intention. That storefront, and the reverence behind it, became the genesis of what is now recognized as one of the most respected sterling silver businesses in the country. WHY SILVER? A MATERIAL THAT REFLECTS MEANING It’s no coincidence that silver is the traditional symbol of a 25-year celebration. Beyond its inherent beauty and value, silver reflects something deeper—it is a mirror of refinement, longevity, and